Problem-Solving Working Group: Improving Data on Modern-Day Slavery

Jim Fruchterman, Founder and CEO at BenetechMark Latonero, Research Director and Deputy Managing Director at The Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy, USCSiddharth Kara, Fellow on Human Trafficking at Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard Kennedy SchoolRandy Newcomb, President and CEO at Humanity United

April 16, 2013

How can we leverage data and technology to monitor and combat modern-day slavery? Participants will examine data that are already available and consider what new data might be needed to advance the goals of preventing human trafficking and prosecuting perpetrators.

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Meaning ‘Breakthrough’ in the Wolof language, Tostan is a recognized trail-blazer of the community-led development model. Founded in 1991, Tostan’s innovative, holistic programming is now offered in 22 languages across eight African countries. In 2007 Tostan was awarded the Hilton Humanitarian award for their “extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.”

Melching will talk about her new book, However Long the Night, which chronicles her 40 year journey to empower girls and women across West Africa. The launch of her book coincides with the launch of Tostan?s “Generational Change in Three Years” campaign, an effort to scale Tostan?s model to 1,000 communities in West Africa. This large-scale effort will deliver the end of female genital cutting in Senegal and surrounding countries, reduce violence against women and children, and improve educational outcomes. The end goal is a transformed generation across 6 countries by 2015.

Please join us at this invitation-only event to meet Melching in person and learn more about her life?s work.

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A short talk by Melching followed by Q&A

The screening of a short film where community members show the impact of Tostan?s model on their lives

A casual cocktail hour and the chance to speak with Melching one-on-one

The world?s second-largest, fastest growing criminal enterprise? Human trafficking. There are an estimated 20 million people toiling as slaves around the globe with approximately 2 million women and children sold each year in this multi-billion dollar industry.

We tackled the issue of modern-day slavery at the 2013 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference and are excited to build on those conversations with Cambodian survivor of sex slavery, humanitarian and activist Somaly Mam at a private lunch and program at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation on June 11, 2013 from 12:00-2:00pm.

Join us to hear from the survivor?s perspective on the fight to end human trafficking, a challenge that has risen to become one of the greatest human security risks of our time. Solutions to eradicate modern-day slavery and opportunities for philanthropists will be presented.

About Somaly Mam: Mam is a survivor of sex slavery and a leader in the fight for its eradication. Born into a tribal minority family in Cambodia, she was sold at a young age and endured years of exploitation and abuse in the brothels of Phnom Penh. But she escaped, and vowed never to forget those she left behind:

“I have come to learn that the power of personal stories can touch people deeply, with the potential to evoke great passion, dedication, and commitment to a cause. I never cease to be inspired and encouraged by such reactions to my story, and this gives me further strength to continue sharing my painful past. Sharing can bring about human connection, understanding, acceptance, and motivation for change.”

Moderated by Jane Wales, President and CEO, World Affairs Council and Global Philanthropy Forum.

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